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About Limestone University

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Limestone University is a private liberal arts college in Gaffney, SC, known for its private baccalaureate college, small class sizes, and high acceptance rate. With an acceptance rate of 89%, Limestone University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 334 students each year. Limestone University is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Limestone University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $19,182 per year; the sticker price of $43,481 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Limestone University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

89%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Limestone University

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Demonstrated Interest
Limestone has a genuinely small campus community in Gaffney, so reach out directly to a faculty member or coach in your area of interest before applying. A brief email conversation signals real fit and gets your name known before your application arrives.
Test Score Strategy
Since Limestone is test optional and your score falls below their 75th percentile, skip submitting it and let your GPA, activities, and any relevant coursework carry your application instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Limestone University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$43k/yr$16.8k
30k-48k~$43k/yr$15.9k
48k-75k~$43k/yr$18.6k
75k-110k~$43k/yr$23.3k
110k+~$43k/yr$23.3k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

28%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$39k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,526
Undergrad Enrollment
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